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Sonqishe Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Sonqishe Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mount Frere. Its most recent matric class posted a 81.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Sonqishe Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mount Frere, Sonqishe Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

300
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Sonqishe Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sonqishe Senior Secondary School entered 101 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.2% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316715592.8%
20241209478.3%
20251018281.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sonqishe Senior Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics754458.7%
Mathematical Literacy573764.9%
Physical Sciences554378.2%
Life Sciences916571.4%
Agricultural Sciences554683.6%
Accounting221568.2%
Business Studies363391.7%
Economics342676.5%
Geography463576.1%
English First Additional Language12912899.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Sonqishe Senior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's 300; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's 81.2%.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's 300; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sonqishe Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonqishe Senior Secondary School, 1,671 compared with 300; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.1% against Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's 81.2%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonqishe Senior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 300; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's 81.2%.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonqishe Senior Secondary School, 1,612 compared with 300; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's 81.2%.

Mount Frere

And within Mount Frere itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's 300; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's 81.2%.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's 300; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's 81.2%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonqishe Senior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 300; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's 81.2%.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's 300; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's 81.2%.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,357 learners against Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's 300; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sonqishe Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Sonqishe Senior Secondary School for 2027

Sonqishe Senior Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Luyengweni A/A, Ncome A/A, Mount Frere, 5090
Postal
P.o.box 321, Luyengweni A/A, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone
076 149 0654
EMIS number
200501143

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sonqishe Senior Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Sonqishe Senior Secondary School directly, on 076 149 0654, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sonqishe Senior Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Sonqishe Senior Secondary School the best school in Mount Frere?
On the numbers that are published, Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.2% is lower than ZINYOSINI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mount Frere besides Sonqishe Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sonqishe Senior Secondary School?
Sonqishe Senior Secondary School reported 300 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Sonqishe Senior Secondary School?
No. Sonqishe Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Sonqishe Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.2%, in 2025. That's down from 92.8% in 2023.
Is Sonqishe Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Sonqishe Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sonqishe Senior Secondary School?
You can call 076 149 0654. It is located at Luyengweni A/A, Ncome A/A, Mount Frere, 5090.
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